2006 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 154
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 154 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 30 records
- engine light · 29 records
- needed replaced · 20 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- crank shaft · 15 records
- position sensor · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 58 |
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Sometimes when i shut the car down, and get back in it, it acts like it does not want to crank. I have to keep trying over and over again to get my car to start. This has happend for a while now, took it to the had replaced at the dealer. *tr
ODI 10711874
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after a few minutes. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000…
ODI 10703129
Engine
The crank shaft sensor went out last evening. I was driving the 2006 nissan altima at 35mph when the power seemed to slow, i pushed the gas and nothing was happening, and immediately it returned to normal power, though this occurrence turned on the check engine light. After arriving at my first destination all was fine and the check engine light was still on. When i went to start the car to leave it would not…
ODI 10667310
Engine
Vehicle is exhibiting excessive oil consumption as described in ntb06-028 (described below) and covered under nissan motors recall number 06v223000. 1-quart of oil needs to be added to engine after approximately 300 to 500 miles of travel or every month to maintain level in the safe dipstick 'l to h' level. Initial phone contact with nissan motors representative at [redacted] resulted in being informed that since…
ODI 10690926
Engine · Power Train
While stopped at a red light my car engine shut off. After a while it started again, but the transmission wouldn't shift to lower gears and jerked hard in reverse, and service engine light came on. When i took it to the shop the cam sensor had to be replaced. After doing research, i found this was an issue and a recall on some models but not mine. Why only one model was recalled? *tr
ODI 10662466
Engine
I went out to my car and all the sudden it would crank but not start. This began happening on a regular occasion. As i did research, i read it is most likely the crankshaft positioning sensor. It states if your car was recalled and the ecm was adjusted already, the company does not cover the issue. However, from what im reading, this is an ongoing issue with peoples vehicles. This is obviously an issue with the…
ODI 10655353
Engine
My daughter was driving home from college on pa turnpike all of a sudden the car began shaking and smoke started to come from hood of car, she heard a loud pop and heavy black smoke pored into car. She proceeded to move over to shoulder when she tried to brake there was no brakes. Speed bumps in shoulder stopped the vehicle and flames started to shoot out of hood. She immediately left vehicle and within seconds of…
Fire reported
ODI 10661528
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began to have a loud knocking noise that was heard from the front of the vehicle. In addition, black smoke was observed coming from the hood of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. No flames were visible. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston had fractured…
Fire reported
ODI 10818676
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the cam and crank sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10639331
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,575.
ODI 10632868
Electrical System · Engine
Based on what my daughter told me, on sunday 8/24 she was traveling on i-96 in maryland. She was on the millard e. Tidings bridge when she had to slow for an accident. While slowing, her car just shut down and would not start. She was stuck in the left lane of i-95 on the bridge. The check engine light kept coming on when she tried to restart the car and the car would not start. Aaa was called but the police had to…
ODI 10629119
Engine
Was driving and my engine light came on went into the store came back out my car and it wouldn't start,,, thought maybe something wrong with the cables or something,, finally started,, come next morning it wouldn't start at all, took it to the mechanic said what it was,, electrical part went to my starter,,he fix it. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10637370
Engine
My car engine stopped working and just finding out so did my cousins on her nissan altima...are there any recalls...[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10622193
Engine
I was traveling at highway speed when my "check engine" light came on. I was approximately 2-3 miles from my highway exit and less than 4 miles from my apartment. A minute or two later i heard a loud thud from my engine compartment. A vehicle came alongside of my vehicle and waved for me to pull over, indicating that my vehicle was on fire or smoking. I pulled over to the side of the road, which happened to also…
Fire reported
ODI 10618655
Engine
The crankshaft position sensor is malfunctional. Upon research, it was discovered other owners of the same vehicle experienced the same problem. It appears the issue could be fatal and lead to serious crashes as the failed part may cause the vehicle to stop abruptly and shut off the engine. There has been a nissan recall related to the problematic part. However, the recall only fixed the engine control module by…
ODI 10607592
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Engine stalls at some times, car shut off while waiting at a stop light. It just dies right in the middle of traffic. I get turn the engine off and start it again,had several problems cranking. Checked for diagnosis codes but did not get any faulty codes. I try to speak with nissan about it, its always the same thing...ecm relay campaign had been reprogrammed and that's all we can do also engine was burning…
ODI 10614759
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated while waiting at a stop light the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and it began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine crank shaft sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,400.
ODI 10608134
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key was turned over several times and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the crank shaft position sensor, but the failure recurred within thirteen months. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle…
ODI 10744369
Engine
The engine shuts off at various times without warning at low speeds and at idle - no power steering, brakes, or acceleration. Check engine light set with obidsii code of po725, failed crank angle sensor. Believe this should be covered under recall campaign 07v-527, as it is a 2.5l 2006 nissan altima manufactured in february of 2006. Manufacturer states no recall in effect for this vehicle under that campaign,…
ODI 10597547
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. When the check engine light illuminated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10593769
Electrical System · Engine
Crank shaft position sensor had to be replaced due to engine not starting at times, and cutting out at stop lights which was a safety issue in traffic. After talking with nissan i was informed that this vin number was not included jn campaign number 07v5727000 and i feel it should have been. This part was replaced by a private auto repair in october 2014 for a total of $250.09. I had purchased the car in april of…
ODI 10678263
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed…
ODI 10574513
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled after the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacture was notified about the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10576961
Engine
On 2-17-14 i had check engine light come on and on friday had dealer put it on the diagnostic. Result was po 420 replace manifold/bolt and gaskets. This was at 132,000 miles but we have problems with excessive oil consumption also. Change oil every 3000 miles but end up putting in 4 more quarts besides oil change amount before next oil change is due. Had both o2 sensors and mass airflow sensor changed last year and…
ODI 10565370
Engine
My 2006 altima started making a tick sound around 80,000 miles and around 115,000 miles in 2014 my engine failed. While at a red light my engine sounded like i had rocks in a tin can. My engine was still under federal warranty but nissan wouldnt help me because they said i should have brought the car in but i was out of dealer warranty so i didnt know. I asked them about the excessive oil consumption recall and they…
ODI 11191066